Hotels With breakfast in Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania

"We were absolutely delighted with Kendwa Rocks Hotel! We stayed in a deluxe room, which was very comfortable, with a sea view from the balcony and a perfectly working air conditioner. The grounds are well-maintained, with many spots for photos. On the beach, there are plenty of sun loungers, and the relaxation area is guarded, so locals don't come too close. The sea is amazing, with easy entry into the water and lots of water activities. In the evenings, there's occasional entertainment, and on Saturdays, there's a beach party. There's also a swimming pool with a sea view, perfect for spending time during low tide. There are several bars and cafes on the property. The staff are very friendly and polite, always ready to help and advise. The only downside was the breakfast; there wasn't much variety, only a few options to choose from. We would have liked more choices. Overall, I definitely recommend this hotel!"

"This hotel is truly incredible, I don't want to say much, just go and see for yourself, you won't be disappointed, I mean it."

"A good, but a bit dated hotel managed by Marriott. Great breakfasts. There is a gym, table tennis, and chess. Sometimes the electricity goes out in the evenings. The water pressure in the shower is moderate. It's a good place to start exploring Nungwi Beach and recover from the flight. However, by the second day, you start getting tired of the ”crowds” of people walking through the hotel grounds in the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, because the tide comes in and covers the beach in front of the hotel (a feature of the tides in Zanzibar). It's fine for a couple of days, but if you stay for a week, it gets boring, and the location, in my opinion, will get tiresome. It's better to move for a couple of days to the eastern part of Nungwi Beach for the views, then spend a couple of days at Kendwa Beach, and a couple of days in Stone Town. )))"

"This hotel is very nice if you think about the price to quality ratio. People who work there are ok. The hotel is clean and has a nice restaurant inside that serves many dishes. There was music during the day and the cleaning service did a good job. The only thing that is not on is not about the hotel but about the area - when we get out of the hotel many street and beach vendors aggressively approach us. The hotel is ok so you can go there and rest for even a few weeks but the area is dangerous so stay safe in the hotel. Some of the street vendors are so rude that they are going after you from the beach to the hotel main door where the body guard stops him."

"The value for money is average; the price is a bit high, which is understandable since it's a tourist spot and a bit far from the beach. This is likely due to it being newly renovated. The hotel sign isn't even up yet. However, the owner's service is really excellent."

"This is the third Riu hotel in the area, and having stayed at the previous two, I found this one, which opened in '26, to be a step down overall. The smell of concrete was very strong. They claim to have seven à la carte restaurants (non-buffet), but not all of them were open; in fact, only one was open each day. This wasn't mentioned on their website or on Ctrip. We were only informed at check-in that reservations could only be made for the following day. This means if you're only staying one night, you're stuck with the buffet for all three meals and can't experience any of the all-inclusive à la carte restaurants, despite paying the same per-night rate as those staying longer, which feels very unfair. The large, modern building feels too artificial; I'd rather stay in a more traditional hotel on the island."

"This hotel is something special. A unique personal feel, with lots of little hang out areas, a lovely pool and comfortable sun loungers. The staff were very welcoming and sorted everything out for me, from airport transfers to a snorkeling trip. As a solo female traveler I felt very safe and cared for. Highly recommend."

"Came here to relax after trekking and safari trips and the lodge is a peaceful retreat set on the northeast side of Zanzibar. Loved the surroundings and garden is so beautiful. I picked this place as it has a dive center and it did not disappoint. The team at Dive Point Zanzibar is professional and the ratio of dive instructors / masters to visitors is 1:2 which is great. I am visiting on the shoulder season as the island is heading into low season so it is relatively quiet everywhere and I get to enjoy the full service and attention :)"

"We have had a very remarkable stay in this hotel in Zanzibar. The room was perfect, perfectly maintained and very comfortable. The hotel is a beautiful location, with a sublime beach just in front of the hotel. All was gathered to spend perfect holidays: quality of accommodation, service, cleanliness, reception and an exceptional environment. We strongly recommend this hotel and will not hesitate to return to it during a next stay in Zanzibar"

"The location and recreational facilities here are excellent. The staff are also generally friendly. However, there's a cultural difference that's worth noting: the local 'pole pole' (slowly, slowly) and 'hakuna matata' (no worries) mindset can clash a bit with the 'ppalli ppalli' (hurry up) tendency of Koreans. Haha. But if you experience it, you'll realize there's no ill intent, so as a traveler, it's best to just relax and go with the flow. I mention this because I had a bewildering experience where I booked through Trip.com, but upon arrival, the resort told me there was no reservation. In the end, I spoke with a Trip.com agent, and the issue was resolved well. I'm not sure of the exact cause, but it seemed like a booking system problem. I don't think it was solely Trip.com's fault; I suspect there might have been a system issue on the resort's side as well. The resort staff working that day did their best (honestly, there wasn't much they could do; it was evening, and they even showed me on the monitor that there was no reservation). Luckily, there was a room available, so I was able to book the same room on the spot. As soon as the payment went through, it seemed to appear immediately in the resort's booking system, and they gave me the confirmation. Haha. I was so tired, humid, and mosquito-bitten after flying in from Serengeti and arriving in the evening... it was tough. Haha. I'm so glad it was resolved; I don't even want to think about what would have happened if there were no rooms left. Make sure to send a reservation confirmation email to the resort and get it confirmed. On the way, I saw a Google review from another Korean who experienced the exact same thing and left an angry review. They booked through Agoda, and I booked through Trip.com, so I believed I wouldn't have this issue. That's because I've never had such a problem in the several years I've been booking through Trip.com. Yes. So, definitely send a reservation confirmation email directly to the resort and get it confirmed! The facilities are clean, convenient, and really great. For this price, I think it's excellent. And having a dive center attached is very convenient. The boat for the dolphin tour was really nice. Lolololol. Our boat was the best. Of course, it was more expensive. And I loved having unlimited drinks at the bar every day. I want to go again. It looked like they were building another resort next door, haha. I hope this review is helpful to everyone."